paytron

paytron specializes in Perioperative.

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1. Associates Degree (AD) vs BSN

   paytron replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

   You couldn't have said that better. I am only pursuing an advanced nursing degree because I know I can get my hospital to pay for it and become more marketable. However, experience in staff nursing positions counts WAY more than the ADN vs BSN quest...

2. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

   paytron replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in ADN/BSN

   As the nursing profession gets older and seeks recognition from other disciplines then the demand for BSN trained RN will increase. I have a 2 bachelor's degrees disciplines other than nursing along with an ADN so for me a BSN is not a priority as I...

3. How much did you earn your first year?

   paytron replied to whitecats's topic in New Nurse

   Depending on where you are and if your position requires 'on-call' status, your pay can vary. In Texas,(where I am), new grad base rates vary from $23-27/hr plus shift diffs and specialty diffs. My starting base was $24.93/hr but my position require...